This 2009 holiday season platinum-selling recording artist Jim Brickman will bring his “Beautiful World” concert tour to the Wharton Center for Performing Arts at Michigan State University in East Lansing Dec. 29.

Brickman and special guests will perform at 7:30 p.m. in the Cobb Great Hall. In this very special concert, he will introduce fans to “Beautiful World,” plus his favorite holiday music from classic to contemporary.

Brickman has revolutionized the sound of solo piano with his pop-style instrumentals and star studded vocal collaborations. His lineup of collaborations with many gifted musical artists include: Martina McBride, Gerald Levert, Lady Antebellum, Michael W. Smith, Kenny Loggins, Carly Simon, Herb Alpert, Collin Raye, Pam Tillis, Michael Bolton, Sara Evans, Donny Osmond and Olivia Newton-John.

The tour is produced by NewSpace Entertainment and Magic Arts & Entertainment.

Ticket prices are $45, $35 and $25. Tickets are on sale online at http://www.whartoncenter.com, by calling 1-800-Wharton or at the Wharton Center box office.

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